The Neighborhood Community Development Fund announced business grant opportunities. The awards range from $500-$10,000. The deadline to apply for all grants is this Friday, January 31. Don’t let the deadline scare you! The applications only take 20-60 minutes to complete, and some are open quarterly, so you can apply later if necessary.
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Once people complete and file their tax return, many of them eagerly await any refund they may be owed. Knowing fact from fiction can help manage expectations as they wait for their money. Myth: Calling the IRS, a tax software provider or a tax professional will provide a more accurate refund date. Fact: The best…
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